Following its takeover of The Creative Industries Association (CIA) in 2022, The Giftware Association is working in collaboration with ICHF Events, organisers of CHSI Stitches and a portfolio of lifestyle and hobby events. The collaboration will see both organisations embarking on future events and projects.
“It has been great to visit so many new shows across the UK and focus on the craft industry, ” states The Giftware Association and Creative Industry Association’s ceo Sarah Ward. “I have learned a lot about the industry and our new members from Simon Burns and the ICHF team, who have shared their knowledge and experience. We are delighted to be working on some exciting new projects together that will further cement and grow our relationship for the benefit of the craft and creative industries.”
Adds Simon Burns, managing director of ICHF Events, “ICHF has been working to support the creative craft industry for decades and we are delighted to collaborate with The Giftware and Creative Industry Association on our common goal to help businesses thrive and grow. There is a great opportunity for a CHSI Stitches exhibitor to win a brand new Gift of the Year Craft Award, created especially for the show this year.”
The Giftware Association and The Creative Industry Association will be exhibiting at CHSI Stitches (19-20 February, NEC) to support exhibitors, and will be connecting with as many craft businesses as possible during the show.
One talented CHSI exhibitor will also receive a special, one-off CHSI Stitches Gift Of The Year Craft Award for the best new product. The winner will be chosen from the exhibitors’ ‘hero’ products featured on the CHSI Stitches website. The winner will be awarded an exclusive trophy to display at all upcoming shows as well as a free entry into the Gift of the Year 2024 competition.
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